[Big Z] Posted October 21, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I recently received some very nice discounted casino rates for cruises that go well into next year. I am considering booking at least one of them but I have a couple of questions. 1. Is it treated like a typical booking, where I pay a deposit and then pay the remainder 3 months before voyage or do I have to pay it in full at the time of booking? 2. I have a future cruise deposit - will that satisfy the deposit portion or can that not be applied on discounted rates? Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOPPERTESTER Posted October 22, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) Depends on the rate being offered. Some only require a deposit, some you have to pay say $200 for OBC up front, some it is pay in full at booking. Our 21 night in Nov 23 S Caribe/Canal was a deposit type booking. Our 21 night Iceland/British Isles in June 2024 was a pay in full at booking. Edited October 22, 2023 by CHOPPERTESTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted October 22, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 22, 2023 You can use your FCD. If it is a discount, such as 5 - 30% then you pay on the normal schedule. If it is a strongly discounted cruise such as free or $99 interior stateroom you will pay all upfront. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted October 22, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 22, 2023 We have booked several of the "free" OV or inside guarantee casino offers. We had to pay the full amount at booking. Free, for us, meant about $700 -$900 for 2 passengers depending on length of cruise, itinerary. We had to pay port fees & taxes + the $200 you get back as OBC or casino credit. But be prepared to book & pay upon calling or using a TA, sometimes the offers disappear quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted October 22, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 22, 2023 The "fine print" details in the terms at the end of the offer will let you know if you can pay a deposit with balance due at a final due date or if it has to be paid in full. If it qualifies for a deposit, you can use a FCD. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted October 22, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 22, 2023 10 hours ago, Haljo1935 said: The "fine print" details in the terms at the end of the offer will let you know if you can pay a deposit with balance due at a final due date or if it has to be paid in full. If it qualifies for a deposit, you can use a FCD. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise! I was allowed to use FCD on a complimentary cruise for the $100 booking fee. I chose not to as it was my last FCD but it was offered 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted October 22, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 22, 2023 There are two types of casino deals: 1. The famous "free" or deeply discounted (like to $199) offer. This one requires full payment at time of booking and is non-refundable (unless you purchase the cruise insurance). Except for the FCD one, the onboard credits from other HAL promotions are generally not allowed. 2. The casino "rate" deal. It is a discount of 5 to 30% off the regular fare. This one is handled like a normal booking, with refundable fares (most of the time) and qualifying for stockholder, AARP, Thank you For Sailing and other onboard credits. What I have found is that you really have to do your homework to decide which fare is the best for you. It depends alot on the cabin category you are in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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